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Fighting thyroid cancer: help Joya afford treatment in Mumbai

12 rounds of treatment are planned at Mumbai University Hospital; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

🇮🇳 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India2,074 views
Sumon Nazrul Zaman
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Joya was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in July. The oncology team at Mumbai University Hospital has planned 12 rounds of treatment, starting in September. She will be away from work for about 12 weeks. Joya is 29, worked as a bank teller until July, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after her. Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to Mumbai University Hospital 4 times a week, and the income the family has lost add up quickly. We've already sold what we could and have begun borrowing for groceries. Every kindness from you takes weight off her shoulders. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $1,500 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $950 • Scans and lab work: $135 • Transport to Mumbai University Hospital: $155 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $125 • Household costs while unable to work: $135 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
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Updates from Sumon

  1. 71% there. the plan for transport to Mumbai University Hospital is now scheduled. Thank you.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 46% now ($696). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for household costs while unable to work is now scheduled.

  3. We're at 26% thanks to 8 of you. I made the first payment toward household costs while unable to work. More news soon.

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  • Obiageli Omolara Coker

    So sorry you're going through this, Sumon. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected

    • Sophia Tran

      Rooting for you, Sumon. Hope the doctors have good news. Thinking of Mumbai.

      • Javier S. Fuentes

        Thanks for sharing this, Sumon. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My husband and I read this together. Blessings

        • Pranav H. Pandey

          Thanks for sharing this, Sumon. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Barcelona but we're thinking of you.

          • Elijah Payne

            Thanks for sharing this, Sumon. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Essen

            • Mateo B. Harper

              sending strength. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Thane.

              • Irene Neema Okello

                stay strong. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

                • Michael J. Freeman

                  Wishing you peace. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Mumbai

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